Description
Board games have long been celebrated for their tactile, face-to-face interactions—offering not just entertainment, but shared moments of strategy, storytelling, and play. They are designed to endure—passed down, replayed, and reinterpreted across generations. XR, by contrast, often feels ephemeral—fast-moving, ever-changing, and screen-bound.
How might we introduce XR into board games in a way that preserves their classic, enduring qualities while embracing the creative potential of emerging technology? Can XR be a tool to deepen physicality rather than replace it, making interactions feel more timeless rather than disposable?
This challenge invites you to design XR-enhanced board game experiences that rethink immersion beyond the screen, exploring how extended reality can add depth, flexibility, and new creative dimensions to the medium. Consider how XR might redefine game interactions, expand participation, or introduce unexpected new audiences—while keeping the tangible joy of board games at the core.
How Might We…
This is a challenge to push the boundaries of XR in ways that are clever, tangible, and delightful—to break free from the assumption that XR simply means “more screens” and instead use it as a material to shape entirely new ways to play.
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